APA: Association of American Colleges and Universities. (2010). Enhancing Undergraduate Research in the Arts and the Humanities. EBSCOhost, 1, 13-16.
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Florida State University implemented Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (URACE). They want more students to participate in sciences and the arts because they know the positive impact it has on them. They claim that students take more away from their learning process when combined with Arts because it gives them more creative tools to succeed. It exposes them to other ways of learning in addition to the standard curriculum. The encouragement to delve deeper into the arts and science extends to faculty and staff as well as students.
OPINION: When reading over this article, I agreed with many of their advancements. Finally schools and universities are implementing strategies and plans of action into their coursework for students. I feel like URACE will have a tremendous impact on FSU undergraduates because they will hopefully discover new ways of thinking and learning that they can take with them beyond college.
2. (Journal)
APA: Dreeszen, C. (2008). Dreeszen & Associates Report of Findings from Focused Discussions with RISCA Constituents and Allies. Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Focus Groups Report, 1, 3.
This article describes the problems Rhode Island faces in terms of cultural assets and the arts. It assesses the concerns and offers advice on how to fix it. The Arts Education is decimated and shows that creative economic opportunity is great in this state. Basically the artists in Rhode Island have certain demands since the government overlooks them. They want the same rights as any other business (i.e. business assistance, respect, etc.) However, they are concerned about being face with other challenges as well (i.e. affordable health insurance, housing, marketing, business development, etc.) Hopefully all of this will come to a head and RISCA will be able to resolve these issues.
OPINION: For artists to transform their hobby into a career is fantastic. I think everyone should be able to fulfill their dreams of becoming whatever they want to in life. However, the government and the state of Rhode Island is making that very difficult for artists and artisans. To me, this seems unfair and wrong. What does this tell children and teens across the country who have a passion for the arts? This undermines everything that schools and towns have worked toward, trying to increase funding for the arts in schools. How is it okay for a jock to pursue a career in football and make millions, when artists struggle to find funding and recognition? Students may give up on their hobby in the arts early on because they feel "What is the point?"
http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=d1kerx8kPawC&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=no+art+funding+in+schools&ots=MPobT9G954&sig=jv39RYXgz3fkXrp46LdRD17eeLg#v=onepage&q=no%20art%20funding%20in%20schools&f=false
This opinion piece states that with the progression of the "No Child Left Behind Act" that every child is slowly but surely falling behind. Schools are coming up short with adequate funding for the arts and extra programs that they feel are not necessary for a child's learning capability. The author implies that everything is about standardized testing these days, and since the arts are non-tested areas, they do not need to be taught. Of course, students are not doing as well and the satisfaction rating of these schools are extremely low. Because schools are eliminating these and concerned only with testing, the curriculum is narrowed and ineffective teaching now takes place. Limiting the arts programs in schools instead of completely cutting it, would still give kids some opportunity. Now, schools are facing unhappy students, faculty and improper learning. The arts has a bigger impact in schools than most think.
OPINION: I think the arts definitely has a bigger impact on schools than most would like to think. Instead of creating a solution as how to get adequate funding for these institutions, schools would rather cut them out completely. And we are starting to see the effects. I don't think it's right to take away arts and leave other extra-curricular activities such as interscholastic sports. Schools should be well-balanced, and if that means making some drastic changes, then so be it. I don't think it's fair to students to only broaden half of the horizon.
OPINION: If schools were to cut art programs completely, students wouldn't even be familiar with this type of art or any type for that matter. Students come in all varieties as do their learning capabilities. Schools should appeal to that and offer a variety of courses. Dance, music and art classes are essential to someone who may not be a math whiz and vise versa. I think it only makes sense to have a little bit of everything. Since money seems to be the dilemma, why not equalize and spread the money over all departments instead of showcasing only one.
Art does more than just interest kids in drawing but it helps them think in a new and creative way. Studies show that academic achievement, performance on standardized tests, improvement in social skills and students motivation are all enhanced by the arts programs in schools. Those who participate in these arts (i.e. dance, music, paint) thrive in reading, writing and math than their non-artistic counterparts. Arts help students with out-of-school situations as well to better deal with emotions, tolerance, social cohesion and conflict resolution. According to a new study found in this article, "arts programs teach thinking skills that are rarely addressed elsewhere in the curriculum". So if schools cut their funding for their arts programs, they would be doing a terrible disservice for their students, which may correlate to higher student drop-out rates and lower graduation rates.
OPINION: I personally like the part in the article where Susan Stauter says "arts education gets a lot of lip service". This is true, whether people are for it or against it. The real problem is the money. Similar to the article above, I feel as though schools should spread endowments and all the moneys across the board for all departments (i.e. math, physical education, theatre, etc.) Only showcasing one or a few departments because it raises the most money is not efficient and does their students a terrible disservice.
The author refers to art as "the tide that raises all boats" and without it, we are stuck. Not only schools but towns and cities profit from the institution of arts in schools. Art enables one to find a better quality of life since school is probably one of the first places he is introduced to art. Just as athletes find their calling in sports, artists find their calling in the arts. Everyone should be able to find something they're good at and for which they have a passion. The state of Kentucky understands this and that is why they have implemented the arts into their communities because they know that arts matter.
They have implemented them into churches, schools, and art groups which all support one another. The art community is strong and innovative and without it, we would indefinitely have children left behind.
This article describes the benefits of art-in-school programs. They enhance the child's learning ability while they still learn important skills such as writing, giving presentations, problem solving, etc. Basically art allows children to engage in something that is different from the forced every day learning in schools, allowing them to be creative and take risks. Studies in this article show that art students are able to get a job out of school quickly whether only part-time or full-time. This reading states that art does more than give kids a break from learning in the classroom but helps them using "self-directed learning and independent studies".
Art does more than teach kids the ability to draw and paint, but they can also utilize these skills in social settings as well. Without art, kids who are socially inept will not have the tools to help adapt to social settings, which could quickly label them outcasts. Without art, families who might hope for an art scholarship to help pay for school, now rely on government loans and financial aid, or cannot afford to send their child to college.
The No Child Left Behind Act has stunted students who are involved in the arts. Because electives are not considered part of the adequate yearly progress (AYP), problems are occurring for art classes. Electives are not taken into account in those yearly benchmarks so the repair budget and funding has been cut in schools. Casting art classes as simply "fun" courses instead of necessary, gives those students the impression that they are wasting their time. By sabotaging the art teachers and students, those students feel less important and therefore, will start to give up on their work. This can impact their self-image and self-esteem and their ability to think creatively.
The article states that a basketball team cannot only win by practicing their lay-ups, they must practice other techniques as well. Similarly, students cannot succeed by only learning reading and mathematics, they also need extra-curricular activities to enhance their skills and make them more well-rounded. The needs of students vary and a school should be able to meet most of those needs through a versatile curriculum.
Casey Whitehead
1. (Journal)
APA: Association of American Colleges and Universities. (2010). Enhancing Undergraduate Research in the Arts and the Humanities. EBSCOhost, 1, 13-16.
http://0-web.ebscohost.com.helin.uri.edu/ehost/detail?vid=11&hid=111&sid=c30b4182-1afa-4192-85ef-a0ec2930a4e0%40sessionmgr104&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN=52225825
Florida State University implemented Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (URACE). They want more students to participate in sciences and the arts because they know the positive impact it has on them. They claim that students take more away from their learning process when combined with Arts because it gives them more creative tools to succeed. It exposes them to other ways of learning in addition to the standard curriculum. The encouragement to delve deeper into the arts and science extends to faculty and staff as well as students.
OPINION: When reading over this article, I agreed with many of their advancements. Finally schools and universities are implementing strategies and plans of action into their coursework for students. I feel like URACE will have a tremendous impact on FSU undergraduates because they will hopefully discover new ways of thinking and learning that they can take with them beyond college.
2. (Journal)
APA: Dreeszen, C. (2008). Dreeszen & Associates Report of Findings from Focused Discussions with RISCA Constituents and Allies. Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Focus Groups Report, 1, 3.
http://helin.uri.edu/search~S7/X?SEARCH=((art)%20)+and+(funding)&searchscope=7&SORT=D --> Where I found this journal (URI Webpage)
http://www.arts.ri.gov/plan/focus-group-report.pdf --> .pdf version of journal for reading and summarizing.
This article describes the problems Rhode Island faces in terms of cultural assets and the arts. It assesses the concerns and offers advice on how to fix it. The Arts Education is decimated and shows that creative economic opportunity is great in this state. Basically the artists in Rhode Island have certain demands since the government overlooks them. They want the same rights as any other business (i.e. business assistance, respect, etc.) However, they are concerned about being face with other challenges as well (i.e. affordable health insurance, housing, marketing, business development, etc.) Hopefully all of this will come to a head and RISCA will be able to resolve these issues.
OPINION: For artists to transform their hobby into a career is fantastic. I think everyone should be able to fulfill their dreams of becoming whatever they want to in life. However, the government and the state of Rhode Island is making that very difficult for artists and artisans. To me, this seems unfair and wrong. What does this tell children and teens across the country who have a passion for the arts? This undermines everything that schools and towns have worked toward, trying to increase funding for the arts in schools. How is it okay for a jock to pursue a career in football and make millions, when artists struggle to find funding and recognition? Students may give up on their hobby in the arts early on because they feel "What is the point?"
3. (Editorial)
APA: Meier, D., & Wood, G. H. (n.d.). Many children left behind: how the ... - Google Books. Google Books. Retrieved December 5, 2010, from http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=d1kerx8kPawC&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=no+art+funding+in+schools&ots=MPobT9G954&sig=jv39RYXgz3fkXrp46LdRD17eeLg#v=onepage&q=no%20art%20funding%20in%20schools&f=false
http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=d1kerx8kPawC&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=no+art+funding+in+schools&ots=MPobT9G954&sig=jv39RYXgz3fkXrp46LdRD17eeLg#v=onepage&q=no%20art%20funding%20in%20schools&f=false
This opinion piece states that with the progression of the "No Child Left Behind Act" that every child is slowly but surely falling behind. Schools are coming up short with adequate funding for the arts and extra programs that they feel are not necessary for a child's learning capability. The author implies that everything is about standardized testing these days, and since the arts are non-tested areas, they do not need to be taught. Of course, students are not doing as well and the satisfaction rating of these schools are extremely low. Because schools are eliminating these and concerned only with testing, the curriculum is narrowed and ineffective teaching now takes place. Limiting the arts programs in schools instead of completely cutting it, would still give kids some opportunity. Now, schools are facing unhappy students, faculty and improper learning. The arts has a bigger impact in schools than most think.
OPINION: I think the arts definitely has a bigger impact on schools than most would like to think. Instead of creating a solution as how to get adequate funding for these institutions, schools would rather cut them out completely. And we are starting to see the effects. I don't think it's right to take away arts and leave other extra-curricular activities such as interscholastic sports. Schools should be well-balanced, and if that means making some drastic changes, then so be it. I don't think it's fair to students to only broaden half of the horizon.
4. (ERIC)
APA: Haanstra, F. (n.d.). ERIC - Education Resources Information Center. ERIC – World’s largest digital library of education literature. Retrieved December 5, 2010, from http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/recordDetails.jsp?searchtype=basic&pageSize=10&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=art+school&eric_displayStartCount=1&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=kw&_pageLabel=RecordDetails&objectId=0900019b804358fe&accno=EJ901702&_nfl
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/recordDetails.jsp
searchtype=basic&pageSize=10&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=art+school&eric_displayStartCount=1&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=kw&_pageLabel=RecordDetails&objectId=0900019b804358fe&accno=EJ901702&_nfls=false
This article introduces the term "self-initiated art work" which is unique from school art. They learn that self-initiated art is more about watching and learning, rather copying. The article makes a point of saying that this type of art is beginning to integrate itself into art classrooms. Teachers should recognize this and utilize it instead of dismiss it. This is still considered learning and students are still receiving the practice that they need.
OPINION: If schools were to cut art programs completely, students wouldn't even be familiar with this type of art or any type for that matter. Students come in all varieties as do their learning capabilities. Schools should appeal to that and offer a variety of courses. Dance, music and art classes are essential to someone who may not be a math whiz and vise versa. I think it only makes sense to have a little bit of everything. Since money seems to be the dilemma, why not equalize and spread the money over all departments instead of showcasing only one.
5. (Analysis Article/Magazine)
APA: LaFee, S. (2007, Jan. - Feb.). Art Smarts: Lessons learned about investing in a well-rounded education. California Schools Magazine, 1. Retrieved December 5, 2010, from http://www.csba.org/NewsAndMedia/Publications/CASchoolsMagazine/2007/Winter/InThisIssue/ArtSmarts.aspx
ART SMARTS: Lessons Learned About Investing in a Well-rounded Education
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Art does more than just interest kids in drawing but it helps them think in a new and creative way. Studies show that academic achievement, performance on standardized tests, improvement in social skills and students motivation are all enhanced by the arts programs in schools. Those who participate in these arts (i.e. dance, music, paint) thrive in reading, writing and math than their non-artistic counterparts. Arts help students with out-of-school situations as well to better deal with emotions, tolerance, social cohesion and conflict resolution. According to a new study found in this article, "arts programs teach thinking skills that are rarely addressed elsewhere in the curriculum". So if schools cut their funding for their arts programs, they would be doing a terrible disservice for their students, which may correlate to higher student drop-out rates and lower graduation rates.
OPINION: I personally like the part in the article where Susan Stauter says "arts education gets a lot of lip service". This is true, whether people are for it or against it. The real problem is the money. Similar to the article above, I feel as though schools should spread endowments and all the moneys across the board for all departments (i.e. math, physical education, theatre, etc.) Only showcasing one or a few departments because it raises the most money is not efficient and does their students a terrible disservice.
EXTRA:
All eyes are on Denver and Louisville, Ky., as innovative funding efforts find success
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The author refers to art as "the tide that raises all boats" and without it, we are stuck. Not only schools but towns and cities profit from the institution of arts in schools. Art enables one to find a better quality of life since school is probably one of the first places he is introduced to art. Just as athletes find their calling in sports, artists find their calling in the arts. Everyone should be able to find something they're good at and for which they have a passion. The state of Kentucky understands this and that is why they have implemented the arts into their communities because they know that arts matter.
They have implemented them into churches, schools, and art groups which all support one another. The art community is strong and innovative and without it, we would indefinitely have children left behind.
International Journal of Art & Design Education
http://0-web.ebscohost.com.helin.uri.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=2&hid=111&sid=76c4c477-40d0-4b76-96d4-087576df0a00%40sessionmgr104This article describes the benefits of art-in-school programs. They enhance the child's learning ability while they still learn important skills such as writing, giving presentations, problem solving, etc. Basically art allows children to engage in something that is different from the forced every day learning in schools, allowing them to be creative and take risks. Studies in this article show that art students are able to get a job out of school quickly whether only part-time or full-time. This reading states that art does more than give kids a break from learning in the classroom but helps them using "self-directed learning and independent studies".
Art does more than teach kids the ability to draw and paint, but they can also utilize these skills in social settings as well. Without art, kids who are socially inept will not have the tools to help adapt to social settings, which could quickly label them outcasts. Without art, families who might hope for an art scholarship to help pay for school, now rely on government loans and financial aid, or cannot afford to send their child to college.
Arts Education Policy Review
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The No Child Left Behind Act has stunted students who are involved in the arts. Because electives are not considered part of the adequate yearly progress (AYP), problems are occurring for art classes. Electives are not taken into account in those yearly benchmarks so the repair budget and funding has been cut in schools. Casting art classes as simply "fun" courses instead of necessary, gives those students the impression that they are wasting their time. By sabotaging the art teachers and students, those students feel less important and therefore, will start to give up on their work. This can impact their self-image and self-esteem and their ability to think creatively.
The article states that a basketball team cannot only win by practicing their lay-ups, they must practice other techniques as well. Similarly, students cannot succeed by only learning reading and mathematics, they also need extra-curricular activities to enhance their skills and make them more well-rounded. The needs of students vary and a school should be able to meet most of those needs through a versatile curriculum.
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